Courtesy Steve Harmon,

(Laredo, Tx)-It’s been written that all the world’s a stage…but is it possible that the man who wrote these and other immortal words, William Shakespeare, was NOT the author?

TONIGHT Monday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. ”Shakespeare: A Cross Examination” by guest lecturer Bonner Miller Cutting will be presented in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theatre.

Miller Cutting’s presentation focuses on continued questions about Shakespeare’s authorship of his canonic writing with a careful review of historical evidence. The recent movie, “Anonymous,” directed by Roland Emmerich, further advanced this theory, claiming that it was Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who actually penned Shakespeare’s plays.  The movie starred Rhys Ivans, Vanessa Redgrave and David Thewlis.

Admission is free of charge and open to the public.  Miller Cutting is also scheduled to lecture to TAMIU students on the topic of “Shakespeare’s Will Considered Too Curiously.”

 LAREDO, Tx – On Sunday, February 12, 2012 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Star Operations will install an overhead Dynamic Message Sign (board) over the IH 35 southbound mainlanes between milepost markers 1 and 2, approximately between Lafayette St. and the Jefferson St. overpass.

 The traveling public can expect lane closures. Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lanes and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.

 Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.

 Standing together for the proclamation are the student ambassadors, holding the DATING BILL OF RIGHTS, along with City of Laredo MPT Cindy Liendo Espinoza; Sylvia Hernandez, SCAN; Dr. Susanna Rivera, SCAN; Webb County Judge Danny Valdez; Sylvia Flores, SCAN; City of Laredo Assistant Chief of Police Jesus R. Torres; and Assistant Chief Pete Arredondo, Sheriff Martin Cuellar’s Office.

 It’s been years in the planning and much needed in North Laredo to improve the quality of life for area residents.  This Thursday, February 2, Webb County Commissioner Jerry Garza will be hosting the official ribbon cutting ceremonies of the new Trautmann International Park.    

     “The park has something for everyone to enjoy,” said precinct three Webb County Commissioner Jerry Garza.  “Residents will now have access to jogging and walking trails, basketball courts and a football field,” he added. 

     Future plans include the addition of a soccer field, tennis courts and a skateboard park and playground.

     The park is a joint effort between Webb County and the United Independent School District.

     The ceremony starts at 10 a.m. and the public is invited to attend.  The physical address for the new park is 809 International Blvd.

(Laredo, Tx)-The government of Costa Rica is going to develop a port of entry with their neighbor, their fellow Central American country of Nicaragua, called Peñas Blancas.  The government of Costa Rica has announced they are using Laredo as the model to develop this port to take back to all of Central America.  

In addition, since there are very few air cargo flights from Costa Rica to Mexico, they see opportunities to develop air cargo between Costa Rica and Laredo that could then be shipped to Mexico via the dozens of charter companies that fly from Laredo to Mexico.

“Laredo is open for business and I am delighted to welcome our future partners from around the world to Laredo, so that we can continue to develop trade opportunities that positively impact our economy and cement our position as the nation’s number one inland port for trade for the Western Hemisphere,” said Mayor Salinas.

Costa Rica sees Laredo as a partner as they develop the port of entry.

LAREDO, Tx – On Sunday, February 5, 2012 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Star Operations will install an overhead Dynamic Message Sign (board) over the IH 35 southbound mainlanes between milepost markers 1 and 2, approximately between Lafayette St. and the Jefferson St. overpass.

The traveling public can expect lane closures. Motorists should SLOW DOWN, MERGE to open lanes and DRIVE with EXTREME CAUTION while keeping a watchful eye for work crews.

Please observe all advance warning signs, road markings and channelization devices in and around the work area.

(Laredo, Tx)-City of Laredo Dist. VI Council Member Charlie San Miguel proudly welcomed Dr. Rosa Maria Vida, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Laredo, as well as representatives from the six Laredo Catholic schools to proclaim Catholic Schools’ Week in Laredo, for the week of Jan. 29-Feb 3, 2012.  Prior to inviting the principals and students to join him at the dais, Cm. San Miguel showed a video highlighting the work of the Catholic Church throughout the world over history, highlighting the role the Church has played in advancing academic learning.  Later, he talked about how the Catholic Church was instrumental in establishing many of the first school systems around the world, including the United States of America and even right here in Laredo, Texas.

(Laredo, Tx)-TXDOT is pleased to sponsor the presentation of the Texas Safe Routes to Schools Course that will take place tomorrow Feb.1 at Alma Pierce Elementary School 800 E. Eistetter from 8a.m. to 4:30p.m.  Join community leaders, school officials, health and transportation professional, law enfor3ecement officers, parents and neighbors for a presentation using safe routes to school to make it safer and more appealing for children to walk and bicycle to school. 

For more information call the Alma Pierce Elementary School office at 956-795-4050.

 The Texas A&M International University Small Business Development Center (TAMIU-SBDC) will sponsor several workshops during the month of January.

            Friday, January 27: Anatomy of a Business Plan Workshop is from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the TAMIU Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 126.  Fee for the seminar is $20, and each participant receives Linda Pinzon’s “Anatomy of a Business Plan: a Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Business and Securing your Company’s Future,” a $50 value. Instructor Angelo Piccirillo explains that planning is the map to success in the business world.  One needs to write a business plan when:  starting or buying a business, financing or refinancing a business, or raising debt or equity capital.

            Tuesday, January 31: Managing Cash – the Small Business Owner’s Guide to Financial Control Workshop is scheduledfrom 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. at TAMIU’s Western Hemispheric Trade Center, room 126; $20 fee includes Workbook. Cash flow is what comes into and goes out of a business. Gaining financial control by understanding cash flow is crucial to business success. Tina Rodríguez, SBDC-certified business advisor, will review cash – the fuel that runs your business, maximizing your cash flow, tools for speeding up cash collections, overdue invoices, three tools for helping with accounts receivable, cash flow statements and four short-term financing solutions.

            For more information or to register for any of these workshops, call the TAMIU-SBDC office at 956.326.2827 or e-mail:sbdc@tamiu.edu or register online at http://sbdc.tamiu.edu